Protective cover for isolating switch

By designing protective covers for disconnectors, including mounting frames and protective cases, the problem of accidental contact between traditional disconnectors is solved, the safety of staff is improved, and the protection effect is enhanced through fasteners and protective components.

CN222213976UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20FUJIAN COMM CONSTR GRP XIAMEN LEIYAO ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202323625548.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-29
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-29

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Technical Problem

Traditional isolation switches lack protective structures, which can easily lead to accidental contact and affect the safety of staff.

Method used

A protective cover for isolating switches is designed, including a mounting frame and a protective case, which is fixed to the surface of the electrical control cabinet by bonding or welding. The protective case is rotatably connected to the mounting frame to provide a barrier function and is fixed by fasteners. The sheet and protective components enhance connection firmness and safety.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the possibility of workers accidentally touching and touching the isolating switch, improves operation safety, and visualizes and secure locking of the isolating switch status through designs such as transparent materials and latches.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of switch cabinets, and provides a protective cover for an isolating switch, the protective cover comprises a mounting frame and a protective shell, the mounting frame is used for being connected with an electric control cabinet, the protective shell is rotatably connected to the mounting frame, an accommodating cavity is formed between the protective shell and the mounting frame, and the accommodating cavity is used for mounting the isolating switch. According to the invention, the possibility of mistakenly opening and closing the isolation switch is reduced, and the operation safety of personnel is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of switch cabinets, and in particular to a protective cover for an isolating switch. Background Art

[0002] An electric control cabinet is a closed or semi-enclosed metal cabinet that protects electrical equipment and is equipped with multiple functions such as detection devices, switch control devices, and auxiliary equipment. Electric control cabinets are generally equipped with a large number of electrical equipment such as main circuit boards, relay boards, dashboards, and power supply cables. These electrical equipment must not only comply with the basic specifications for electrical equipment and meet the requirements for the normal operation of the power system, but also be easy to use and maintain on a daily basis and have a certain degree of electrical safety and stability.

[0003] Among them, an isolating switch is generally installed on the surface of the electric control cabinet. The isolating switch is used to isolate the power supply to ensure safety. During the working process, the isolating switch is used to reliably isolate the part of the high-voltage electrical device that needs to be repaired from other live parts, so that the staff can work safely without affecting the normal operation of the rest of the parts.

[0004] Regarding the above-mentioned related technologies, the traditional isolating switch is not provided with a protective structure, which is easy to cause accidental contact, and thus needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to reduce the possibility of mistaken opening or closing of the isolating switch and improve the safety of personnel operations, the present application provides a protective cover for the isolating switch.

[0006] The protective cover for the isolating switch provided in the present application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A protective cover for an isolating switch comprises a mounting frame and a protective shell, wherein the mounting frame is used to be connected to an electric control cabinet, the protective shell is rotatably connected to the mounting frame, an accommodating cavity is formed between the protective shell and the mounting frame, and the accommodating cavity is used to install the isolating switch.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation frame is fixedly connected to the surface of the electric control cabinet, and the connection method between the two can be bonding or welding. The isolating switch is installed in the accommodating cavity. When the protective shell cover is set on the installation frame, the isolating switch will be shielded and protected by the protective shell, thereby reducing the possibility of workers accidentally touching the isolating switch and improving the safety of workers during operation.

[0009] Preferably, it further comprises a fastener, wherein the fastener passes through the protective shell and is detachably connected to the installation frame.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, after the protective shell is covered on the mounting frame, the protective shell is locked on the mounting frame by means of fasteners, thereby increasing the firmness of the connection between the protective shell and the mounting frame, reducing the situation where the isolating switch is exposed due to inadvertent rotation of the protective shell, and improving the protective effect of the isolating switch.

[0011] Preferably, the fastener is a fastening bolt or a fastening screw, and the fastening bolt or the fastening screw is threadedly connected to the mounting frame.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective shell is fixed to the installation frame by screw connection, so that the fastener and the installation frame can be detached. When the fastener and the installation frame are separated from each other, the protective shell can rotate normally.

[0013] Preferably, the fasteners are symmetrically arranged at two locations.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the two fasteners act together on the protective shell, further improving the firmness of the connection between the protective shell and the installation frame.

[0015] Preferably, a protrusion is integrally connected to the surface of the installation frame, a groove is formed on a side of the protective shell facing the installation frame, and the protrusion is snapped into the groove.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, after the protective shell cover is arranged on the installation frame, the protrusion is clamped in the groove, and under the action of friction force, the connection and bonding force between the protective shell and the installation frame is increased.

[0017] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided on the installation frame, and a mounting hole is formed on the fixing plate; a clearance hole corresponding to the fixing plate is formed on the protective shell, and when the protective shell cover is installed on the installation frame, the fixing plate passes through the clearance hole.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, after the protective shell is covered on the mounting frame, the fixing plate can pass through the clearance hole, and then a safety lock can be set at the fixing plate. The lock head of the safety lock passes through the mounting hole to limit the rotation of the protective shell, so that only those with key authority can open the protective shell and then operate the isolating switch.

[0019] Preferably, a protection component is provided on the installation frame, and the protection component includes a flexible rope and a latch, one end of the flexible rope is connected to the installation frame, and the other end is connected to the latch, and the latch is used to be plugged into the installation hole.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, after the protective shell is covered on the installation frame, the staff can insert the pin into the installation hole to prevent the protective shell from being separated from the installation frame.

[0021] Preferably, the protective shell is made of transparent material.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the staff can observe the status of the isolating switch through the protective shell without opening the protective shell.

[0023] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] (1) By providing an installation frame and a protective shell, the isolating switch is shielded by the protective shell, thereby reducing the possibility of workers accidentally touching the isolating switch and improving the safety of workers during operation.

[0025] (2) By setting fasteners, the fasteners lock the protective shell onto the mounting frame, thereby increasing the firmness of the connection between the protective shell and the mounting frame.

[0026] (3) By providing a protective assembly, after the protective shell is covered on the mounting frame, the staff can insert the pin into the mounting hole to prevent the protective shell from being detached from the mounting frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective cover in one embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another state of the protective cover in one embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which a protective cover is installed on an electric control cabinet in one embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective cover in another embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure numerals: 1. Installation frame; 2. Protective shell; 3. Accommodating cavity; 4. Protrusion; 5. Groove; 6. Fastener; 7. Fixing plate; 8. Installation hole; 9. Clearance hole; 10. Protective assembly; 101. Flexible rope; 102. Pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical solution of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. The present application can be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described here.

[0033] In the description of the present application, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics represented in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics represented can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection; it can also be a detachable connection; or integrated; it can also be a mechanical connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] Some embodiments of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples shown in the present application.

[0037] The embodiment of the present application discloses a protective cover for an isolating switch. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The protective cover includes a mounting frame 1 and a protective shell 2. The mounting frame 1 is rectangular and is used for fixed connection with the electric control cabinet. The mounting frame 1 and the electric control cabinet can be connected by bonding, welding, or other connection methods. The protective shell 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 1. An accommodating cavity 3 is formed between the protective shell 2 and the mounting frame 1. The accommodating cavity 3 is used for installing the isolating switch. The protective shell 2 is used to protect the isolating switch.

[0038] Combination Figure 3 The mounting frame 1 is fixedly connected to the surface of the electric control cabinet, and the isolating switch is installed in the accommodating cavity 3. After the protective shell 2 is covered on the mounting frame 1, the isolating switch will be shielded and protected by the protective shell 2, thereby reducing the possibility of workers accidentally touching the isolating switch and improving the safety of workers during operation.

[0039] The protective shell 2 is made of transparent material, and the transparent material may be but is not limited to polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, commonly known as acrylic or organic glass), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ABS, etc. The transparent protective shell 2 is light-transmissive, and the staff can directly observe and judge the state of the isolating switch through the protective shell 2 without opening the protective shell 2.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 Specifically, a protrusion 4 is integrally connected to the surface of the installation frame 1, and a groove 5 is formed on the side of the protective shell 2 facing the installation frame 1. When the protective shell 2 is covered on the installation frame 1, the protrusion 4 is engaged in the groove 5. Under the action of friction, the connection and bonding force between the protective shell 2 and the installation frame 1 is increased.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2 The mounting frame 1 is also provided with a fastener 6, which passes through the protective shell 2 and is detachably connected to the mounting frame 1. The fastener 6 is a detachable object such as a fastening bolt or a fastening screw. In this embodiment, a fastening bolt is used as an example. One end of the fastening bolt passes through the protective shell 2 and is threadedly connected to the mounting frame 1. As shown in the figure, there are two fastening bolts, which are symmetrically distributed on the mounting frame 1.

[0042] After the protective shell 2 is covered on the installation frame 1, the protective shell 2 is locked on the installation frame 1 by the fastening bolts, thereby increasing the firmness of the connection between the protective shell 2 and the installation frame 1, reducing the situation where the isolating switch is exposed due to the inadvertent rotation of the protective shell 2, and improving the protective effect of the isolating switch. After the fastening bolts are separated from the installation frame 1, force can be applied to the protective shell 2 to make it rotate normally.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2 . A fixing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1, and a mounting hole 8 is provided on the fixing plate 7, and the mounting hole 8 is used for connecting the safety lock; a clearance hole 9 corresponding to the fixing plate 7 is provided on the protective shell 2, and when the protective shell 2 is covered on the mounting frame 1, the fixing plate 7 can pass through the clearance hole 9. Then the lock head of the safety lock is passed through the mounting hole 8 to limit the rotation of the protective shell 2, so that only those with key authority can open the protective shell 2 and operate the isolating switch. Ordinary people cannot rotate the protective shell 2 and change the state of the isolating switch without the key of the safety lock, which greatly improves the safety of use.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 4In addition, the installation frame 1 is also equipped with a protection component 10, which includes a flexible rope 101 and a latch 102. One end of the flexible rope 101 is fixedly connected to the installation frame 1, and the other end is fixedly connected to the latch 102. The latch 102 is used to be plugged into the installation hole 8. After the protective shell 2 is covered on the installation frame 1, the staff can plug the latch 102 into the installation hole 8 to prevent the protective shell 2 from being separated from the installation frame 1. The protection component 10 plays a role of temporary protection.

[0045] The implementation principle of a protective cover for an isolating switch in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: a mounting frame 1 is fixedly connected to the surface of an electric control cabinet, and the isolating switch is installed in a housing cavity 3. The isolating switch is shielded and protected by a protective shell 2, thereby reducing the possibility of workers accidentally touching the isolating switch and improving the safety of workers during operation.

[0046] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A protective cover for an isolating switch, It is characterized in that The invention comprises a mounting frame (1) and a protective shell (2), wherein the mounting frame (1) is used to be connected to an electric control cabinet, the protective shell (2) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (1), and an accommodating cavity (3) is formed between the protective shell (2) and the mounting frame (1), and the accommodating cavity (3) is used to install an isolating switch.

2. A protective cover for an isolating switch according to claim 1, It is characterized in that It also comprises a fastener (6), wherein the fastener (6) passes through the protective shell (2) and is detachably connected to the installation frame (1).

3. A protective cover for an isolating switch according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The fastener (6) is a fastening bolt or a fastening screw, and the fastening bolt or the fastening screw is threadedly connected to the installation frame (1).

4. A protective cover for an isolating switch according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The fasteners (6) are symmetrically arranged at two locations.

5. A protective cover for an isolating switch according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A protrusion (4) is integrally connected to the surface of the installation frame (1), a groove (5) is provided on a side of the protective shell (2) facing the installation frame (1), and the protrusion (4) is snap-fitted into the groove (5).

6. A protective cover for an isolating switch according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The installation frame (1) is provided with a fixing plate (7), and the fixing plate (7) is provided with a mounting hole (8); the protective shell (2) is provided with a clearance hole (9) corresponding to the fixing plate (7); when the protective shell (2) is covered on the installation frame (1), the fixing plate (7) passes through the clearance hole (9).

7. A protective cover for an isolating switch according to claim 6, It is characterized in that A protection component (10) is provided on the installation frame (1), the protection component (10) comprising a flexible rope (101) and a latch (102), one end of the flexible rope (101) being connected to the installation frame (1), and the other end being connected to the latch (102), the latch (102) being used for being plugged into the installation hole (8).

8. A protective cover for an isolating switch according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The protective shell (2) is made of transparent material.